Floyd County Teams Finish the Regular Season
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Both Floyd County teams will wrap up district play this week as Lockney travels to Bovina and Floydada travels to Olton. The Lockney Longhorns (2-7, 1-3) are on the road against the Bovina
FCHS Student Council Honors Veterans
FLOYDADA, TX – On Friday, November 11, the Floydada Collegiate High School Student Council is creating a program to honor Floyd County’s veterans. The program will take place at the Floydada Performing Arts Auditorium at 10:00 a.m.
Lockney Junior High Ends Football Season Tuesday Against Bovina
LOCKNEY, TX- The Lockney Shorthorns finished their season on Tuesday as they were defeated by the Bovina Mustangs, 24-6. Some of those Lockney athletes will now shift their focus from the football field to the basketball court.
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Duane Alan Reeves (Plainview)
Duane Alan Reeves went to be with Jesus on October 25, 2022, at 77. Born in Floydada, TX, on November 18, 1944, to the late Grady and Cleo Reeves; he now reunites with his parents; brother, Gary
Jessica Irlas (Floydada)
Jessica Irlas, age 31, of Floydada, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Floydada, with Tobias Gonzales, Sr., officiating. Visitation
Beverly Holifield (Hereford)
Beverly Holifield, age 88, of Hereford, formerly of Lockney, passed away Friday, October 29, 2022. The funeral Service will be at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Visitation will be before
Lockney Junior High to Play Final Game Against Bovina
LOCKNEY, TX – Tuesday will be the final district game for the Lockney Shorthorns as they are at home against the Bovina Mustangs. The game was moved to Tuesday, November 1 and will start at 5 p.m.
Floydada Lady Winds Travel For Last Scrimmage
TURKEY. TX – On Tuesday, the Lady Winds will participate in their final scrimmage on their schedule against the Valley Lady Patriots. The JV will begin play at 5:00 pm, with the varsity girls to follow after.
Lady Horns Get Prepared For Season With Final Scrimmage
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will host Dimmitt as they will play their final scrimmage before starting the regular season. The JV for both teams will start at 5:00 pm with the varsity to follow
Additional Floyd County Grand Jury indictments unsealed
FLOYDADA – An additional six indictments have been released from the Floyd County Grand Jury’s October 13 hearing. The charges are listed below with the defendant’s bond amount in parenthesis. MORE: Floyd County Grand Jury hands down
FUMC Lockney Harvest Festival set for Saturday
LOCKNEY – If you’re wanting to get a jump on Thanksgiving and celebrate the Harvest season, Lockney’s First Methodist Church invites you to come join them Saturday. The church, located at 102 W. Poplar in Lockney, is
Floydada Battles in District Play for Second Place Finish
OLTON, TX- On Friday night, the Whirlwinds (6-3,3-1) have the chance to claim second place in the district as they travel to take on the Olton Mustangs (6-3,2-2). The Mustangs gained the win over Tahoka last Friday
Longhorns Look to Keep the Season Alive Against Mustangs
BOVINA, TX – Lockney’s final district game of the season has been moved to Thursday night at 7:00 pm in Bovina. With a win over Bovina (3-6,2-2), the Longhorns (2-7,1-3) can claim the fourth position in the
Trunk or Treat Draws Variety of Costumed Kids
FLOYDADA, TX – Ghosts and goblins, superheroes, princesses, and a variety of other uniquely dressed kids strutted around the Floyd County Courthouse on Sunday afternoon as part of the annual Trunk or Treat event. Community members offered
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Longhorn Band Marches in Finals, Just Misses State
LUBBOCK, TX – The Lockney High School band fell five points shy of advancing to the UIL State Marching Band competition on Saturday performing “Agent Zero.” Longhorn band director Robert Rumbelow guided his team to a sixth-place
Colonel Otto B. Schacht (Denton)
Otto B. Schacht (say it fast) passed away in Denton, Texas, on Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born in Lockney, Texas, to Fritz and Eleanor Schacht on May 19, 1948. A 1966 graduate of Lockney High
Senior Night For Longhorns Ends In Loss To Hale Center
LOCKNEY,TX – The Lockney Longhorns battled the Hale Center Owls but struggled to produce points as they ended senior night with a 40-13 loss. Hale Center had a big night offensively as they were able to produce
Whirlwinds Win In Dramatic Finish Against Antelopes
FLOYDADA, TX- On Friday night, the Floydada Whirlwinds (6-3,3-1) ended senior night with a win over the Post Antelopes (2-7,1-3), 35-34. Floydada had a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter thanks to an Izaih
Lockney Board debates drug testing program changes
LOCKNEY – A school drug testing policy that once received national attention could soon undergo revisions. Lockney ISD’s board debated for nearly an hour Tuesday evening on what if any changes needed to be made to their
Senior Night for Both Floyd County Teams on Friday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX- Both Floydada and Lockney will have their senior nights on Friday as they both play in their final home game of the regular season. The Lockney Longhorns (2-6,1-2) will play host to the Hale
Longhorn and Whirlwind Bands Marching to Area Competition
LUBBOCK, TX – Both Floyd County high schools are attempting to advance to the UIL state 2A Marching Band competition next month but will first have to advance out of the Area round, which will be held
Jo F. Earp Boggs (Floydada)
Jo F. Earp Boggs, age 85, of Floydada, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. The funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada, with James Earp and Mark
Annual Sandhill Crane Hunting Season Opens on Saturday
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Hunting season opens on Saturday for a familiar bird in the area that migrates during the fall from the Dakotas and Nebraska south to New Mexico and Texas: the Sandhill Crane. Though hunting
Floydada’s Annual Fall Festival Draws Crowd, Gathers Food
FLOYDADA, TX – More than 300 people gathered for the annual Fall Festival at FBC-Floydada Wednesday night. Different games were offered throughout the Fellowship Hall and were organized by members of the FBC-Floydada Sunday School classes. The
Lockney Council votes to move city accounts to new bank
LOCKNEY – The City of Lockney ended their fiscal year last month with $68,000 in surplus funds sitting in their accounts at Lockney’s Happy State Bank branch. After their vote Tuesday morning, if the city ends next
Floyd County’s Annual Fall Festival This Wednesday Night
FLOYDADA, TX – Kids from across Floyd County will gather for FBC-Floydada’s annual Fall Festival tomorrow (Wednesday) evening. The event begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm at the church parking lot (401 S. Main
Longhorns Battle For Playoff Spot Against Owls
LOCKNEY, TEXAS- The Lockney Longhorns (2-6, 1-2) play a crucial district game against the Hale Center Owls (3-5, 1-2) on Friday. Last week, the Longhorns fell to Ralls 42-13, while the Owls were defeated by Bovina 32-14.
Winds Strive for Perfection in Their Final District Home Game
FLOYDADA, TX- On Friday night, the Floydada Whirlwinds (5-3,2-1) play host to the Post Antelopes (2-6,1-2) for the Winds’ final home game of the season. Both teams look to extend their win streaks as in last week’s